178 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



knowledge to Dr. Franklin's friendly acquaintance and assistance. 

 Wishes to refrain from discussing politics through the mail. Lord 

 Howe anxious to restore peace with America; has gone to the country 

 to see whether the Ministers can gratify his demands respecting the 

 marines and extend his powers. A, L. 3 p. (Signature torn out.) 



XLIV, 14. 



From Israel Gilpin. 1775. December 29. Wilmington. 



Informed by his kinsman, George Gilpin, that several of the manu- 

 facturers are likely to suffer from want of coal ; mentions various places 

 where he thinks coal could be found. A. L. S. i p. IV, 78. 



From [Thomas Gushing. 1775?] 



The exportation of gun powder or any sort of arms or ammunition 

 prohibited by order of the King. The Colonies apprehend that this fore- 

 bodes the most vigorous exertion of martial force and are adopting the 

 most effective measures to defend themselves. Military stores in Rhode 

 Island and New Hampshire removed to places of safety. L. i p. 

 (First part missing.) LVIII, 107. 



From Gharles Lee. [1775?] 



Suggestions as to the best measures to be taken to prepare for war with 

 Great Britain. A. L. S. 3 p. XLII, 45. 



In Gommittee of the Pennsylvania Assembly. 1776. February 24. 



Appointing a deputation to request Dr. Franklin to take his seat in 

 the House, if consistent with his other duties. If not, that he would 

 be pleased to resign that another Burgess may be elected. D. S. 

 J[onathan] B. Smith, Secretary, i p. LIII, 20. 



Fro?n J[oseph] Priestley. 1776. February 13. London. 



Dr. Price's pamphlet. Conduct of the Ministry. Philosophical ex- 

 periments. Fixed air. A. L. S. 4 p. IV, 79* 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 171), also in Penna. Magazine of Hist, and 

 Biog., XXVII, 169. 



From [Gapt.] William Goforth. 

 1776. February 22. Three Rivers [Canada]. 



Poverty and distress of the people in that province ; afraid to join 

 with either side; his opinion as to the best measures to be adopted. 



